5 Things You Need to Know About Breaking in Running Shoes

When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. Wear them to work if you're allowed. This will also provide a good snapshot of how your new running shoes fit.

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15 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Running

It’s pretty easy to learn from your own mistakes. But why even make the mistakes in the first place if you can learn from where others have gone wrong? While running can be as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, it can quickly become a lot more complicated. Do you need special shoes? A coach?

Ashley Lauretta
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17 Reasons to Start Running

Running has a TON of benefits. So if you need a few more reasons to pound the pavement, here are 17 of them.

Sara Schapmann
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How to Run Faster With This One Strength Workout

Dive into what makes plyometric training so great for runners and which exercises you should start doing today to dominate your next race.

Moira Lawler
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8 Essential Summer Safety Tips for Runners

Here are five things you'll need to know to stay safe before heading out on a run this summer, especially if you're a nighttime runner.

Jennifer Cassetta
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Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes and 20 Other Celebrities Who Run

The following celebs aren't just running from the paparazzi; they've made running part of their daily health routine. Read on to find out which actors, singers and TV personalities hit the pavement to stay in shape.

Kelly Bryant
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One Simple Change That Will Maximize Fat Loss

If you hop on the elliptical or treadmill and zone out for 30 minutes, your workout strategy needs help — especially if your goal is to burn fat and lose weight. All you need is one minor tweak: interval training.

Eric Bach
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The Advantages of Stationary Jogging

Stationary jogging is one of the most convenient and effective cardiovascular exercises you can perform. You can do stationary jogging in any environment, it requires little preparation and it offers benefits to both your musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.

Jacques Courseault
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How Fast Should You Run a Mile?

Individuals who begin a running program often want to improve their performance. Their goal may be to run a faster mile or reach a specific distance. The U.S. Army has devised standards for runners based on age that may offer a helpful target for running a mile.

Jody Braverman
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The Three-Month Marathon Training Plan

So, you want to run a marathon? You can train to run a marathon in three months. Here's how you do it...

Jess Barron
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The Amazing Body Benefit of Just One Minute of Running

A study determined that "brief bursts” of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity—such as running—for just one minute a day led to better bone health in women.

Paige Brettingen
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How to Take Your Run From Treadmill to Trail

You’ve been cooped up in the gym all winter, but it’s finally starting to thaw outside. Spring has come, and it’s time to transition from indoor to outdoor running (thank goodness).

David Potucek
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